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NewsPoundshop.com aims to expand range with new partnerships
Poundshop.com, one of the first single-priced transactional websites, is aiming to extend its product range outside that of its backer and supplier Poundworld.
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OpinionComment: Government must put London on Chinese tourist route with simpler visas
Chinese visitors are a potentially huge market for London’s West End. Already they are the highest spenders.
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NewsBestseller's MandM Direct buy gives it foothold in growing European discount market
Danish giant Bestseller has gained a foothold in the growing off-price market with its £140m acquisition of MandM Direct.
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NewsGovernment rejects idea to replace business rates with a sales tax
The Government has rejected calls to replace business rates with a tax on sales, as suggested by the retail inquiry.
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NewsMorrisons poised to axe 2,600 store management roles
Morrisons has revealed it is to make 2,600 redundancies to its management team as it aims to simplify its store structure.
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NewsThomas Pink rolls out interactive table allowing shoppers to design their own shirts
Luxury shirt maker Thomas Pink has introduced an interactive table to its Heathrow store that allows shoppers to design their own shirts.
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NewsJohn Lewis and Unilever sign up for internet of things competition
John Lewis is helping to run a £1m competition that aims to unearth and support innovation in internet of things technologies.
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AnalysisAnalysis: Who is MandM Direct's new owner, Bestseller?
Danish fashion group Bestseller is poised to acquire etailer MandM Direct for £140m, pending regulatory clearance. Retail Week takes a look at the business.
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InterviewQ&A: Majestic Wine chief executive Steve Lewis on its investment plans
Majestic Wine posted flat profits in its full year but vowed to invest for the future. Chief executive Steve Lewis speaks to Retail Week about where it is investing.
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AnalysisWorld Cup: Footfall figures from the first England match
Experian Footfall is recording shopper traffic in stores during the World Cup and charted a predictable fall for the first England game.
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NewsInflation eases to 1.5% in May pulled down by food prices
Inflation eased to 1.5% in May from 1.8% in April as the ONS reported food and non-alcoholic inflation fell for the first time since 2006.
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NewsEarnings fall at Iceland as it invests for growth at home and abroad
Frozen food specialist Iceland has posted a fall in annual earnings as investment was made in the business.
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OpinionComment: As shares in newly listed retailers fall post-IPO, who’s selling retail?
There’s a paradox at the heart of the recent wave of IPOs: retailers are welcomed to the market, followed by a fall in share price.
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OpinionComment: Bestseller - a rising power in online retail
Scandinavia has often punched above its weight in retail and perhaps a new, less familiar name, is poised to make a big impact.
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NewsGovernment reveals plans to streamline Chinese visa applications
The Government has revealed its plans to streamline the visa application process to make it easier for Chinese tourists to visit the UK.
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NewsTesco's credit rating downgraded by Moody's
Moody’s has downgraded Tesco’s credit rating to just two notches above junk status because of tough conditions in the grocery market.
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NewsJD Sports sales boosted by the build up to the World Cup
JD Sports said it is “pleased” with its performance as the sports retailer revealed the build up to the World Cup boosted like-for-like sales.
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NewsBreakfast briefing: Retail news on Tesco, John Lewis, Carphone Warehouse and more
Retail news round-up on June 17, 2014: Moody’s downgrades Tesco’s credit rating, John Lewis launches competition to find budding designers, Carphone to become mobile operator in Ireland and Charlie Mayfield to help appoint banking watchdog chairman
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Analysis
Analysis: How the pre-pack administration process could be improved
In a Government commissioned review, accountant Teresa Graham made six recommendations designed to improve the sometimes controversial pre-pack administration process - a process that has been frequently used in retail.
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NewsRegent Street rolls out beacon technology to build shopper profiles
Regent Street, owned by the Crown Estate, is rolling out beacon technology and an app to push promotions and information to shoppers.